NW Iowa News

Rep. Randy Feenstra, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Iowa's 4th district, shared several updates via social media on February 19, 2025. These updates covered a range of topics including local economic initiatives, national agricultural policies, and recent legislative developments.

In a post from February 19, Rep. Feenstra mentioned that his District Director attended the Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce Economic Outlook Breakfast where Debi Durham was the keynote speaker. He emphasized his ongoing efforts to extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to support businesses and rural main streets in Iowa's 4th district. "This morning, our District Director — Emily — attended the Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce Economic Outlook Breakfast."

Later that day, Rep. Feenstra expressed agreement with President Trump and Secretary Rollins regarding banning China from purchasing American farmland. He highlighted his amendment to the Lower Energy Costs Act passed by the House in 2023 aimed at preventing China from acquiring farmland suitable for energy production but noted its blockage by Senate Democrats. "I agree with President Trump and @SecRollins."

In another update on February 19, Rep. Feenstra discussed the signing into law of the Laken Riley Act by President Trump three weeks prior, which includes Sarah’s Law co-authored with Senator Joni Ernst. This legislation mandates detention and prosecution of illegal immigrants who harm or kill Americans under the Trump administration."Three weeks ago, President Trump signed into law the Laken Riley Act."